Will Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (PIR) Earnings Help Its Stock Recover?

Yet, Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) has to be careful, given the hype that the sector has received. Rival Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc (NYSE:RH) saw shares drop substantially after its own most recent quarterly report, as higher costs from follow-on share offerings and stock awards to its top executive overwhelmed the positives of 26% growth in same-store sales and operating income that grew by more than half. Pier 1’s stock isn’t quite as frothy, but it, too, could be vulnerable if it disappoints.

In the Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) earnings report, watch to make sure the retailer is taking full advantage of its financially healthier customer base. As long as long-term profit growth potential remains for the stock, Pier 1 should continue to attract positive attention from shoppers and investors alike.

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